Old Age Consultant Psychiatrist

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in mental health services is seeking a substantive consultant to join their dedicated team in Hounslow. The ideal candidate will be an experienced clinician with strong leadership skills, focusing on the assessment and treatment of older adults with mental health issues. This full-time role provides an opportunity to make a substantial impact in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice.
• Approved Clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months.
• Participated in continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the assessment and treatment of older adults with mental health needs.
• Participate in continuous professional development and clinical audit.
• Provide leadership and mentorship within a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills in assessment and treatment of older adults with mental health issues

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty

Ability to work effectively with a multi-professional team

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months

Qualified in medical education, clinical research or management

Job description

Job summary

We have a substantive consultant post available at Hounslow SOAMHS (Specialist Older Adult Mental Health Services) and hence are looking for a colleague with experience of working in older adult mental health services. We want someone to join us who is an excellent clinician, enthusiastic leader and mentor and who is passionate about continuous service improvement.

Main duties of the job

You should have good communication and interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate an ability to work effectively and flexibly with a multi professional team. The role reports directly to the Clinical Director, Medicalh Lead and Head of Operations.

Hounslow SOAMHS is a community team for people over 70 with a mental health needs based in the borough of Hounslow in West London. It is a specialist commissioned service with a highly skilled and synergistic multidisciplinary team.

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Details Date posted

02 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

222-MED-523

Job locations

Hounslow SOAMHS

Lakeside Mental Health Unit Twickenham Road Isleworth

London

TW7 6AF

Job description Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
• MRCPsych
• Additional clinical qualifications

Eligibility Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment
• GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months
• Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment

Desirable

• GMC Specialist Register (old age psychiatry or dual training in both adult and old age) or within six months

Clinical knowledge Essential

• Excellent clinical skills in assessment and treatment of older adults with mental health issues
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
• Excellent knowledge in speciality

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub- specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

Academic skills and lifelong learning Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• Ability to work in and lead team
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement
• Participated in continuous professional development
• Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes

Desirable

• Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation
• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit or service improvement e.g. prizes or awards
• Evidence of improving patient outcomes through service change or audit

Personal Circumstances & Other Requirements Essential

• Able to participate in Consultants on-call rota
• Commitment to and compliance with Trust values

Desirable

• Mobile and able to travel to Trust sites

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
• MRCPsych
• Additional clinical qualifications

Eligibility Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment
• GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months
• Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment

Desirable

• GMC Specialist Register (old age psychiatry or dual training in both adult and old age) or within six months

Clinical knowledge Essential

• Excellent clinical skills in assessment and treatment of older adults with mental health issues
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
• Excellent knowledge in speciality

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub- specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

Academic skills and lifelong learning Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• Ability to work in and lead team
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement
• Participated in continuous professional development
• Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes

Desirable

• Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation
• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit or service improvement e.g. prizes or awards
• Evidence of improving patient outcomes through service change or audit

Personal Circumstances & Other Requirements Essential

• Able to participate in Consultants on-call rota
• Commitment to and compliance with Trust values

Desirable

• Mobile and able to travel to Trust sites

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

Hounslow SOAMHS

Lakeside Mental Health Unit Twickenham Road Isleworth

London

TW7 6AF

Employer's website

https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

Hounslow SOAMHS

Lakeside Mental Health Unit Twickenham Road Isleworth

London

TW7 6AF

Employer's website

https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)